Inspirational Steamworks Series Books from Delia Ruiz
Blast off for a tasty journey with Moon Chef! 🌕
This interactive board book by Delia Ruiz teaches lunar phases through food shapes.
Choose between the All-English edition or the English-Spanish Bilingual version! ✨
🌕 Moon Chef: Exploring Lunar Phases in English or Bilingual Board Books
When you can combine science with storytime, you create a magical experience for young learners.
Moon Chef, written by Delia Ruiz, is a super cute board book that makes STEAM accessible for the youngest thinkers.
We love that it helps adults and kids explore the natural world right from their favorite spot at home.
There are actually two different versions of this book to choose from, depending on your family’s needs.
The link above is for the Moon Chef English version, which is very fun and vibrant.
However, there is also the Chef Luna / Moon Chef bilingual option.
This version features the same cute story and vivid illustrations, but the text is presented in both English and Spanish (English on one side and Spanish on the adjacent page).
🌙 Exploring Lunar Phases through Food
In both versions, the story follows Gaby as she fills her plate with foods that match the shape of the moon.
When the moon changes, so does Gaby’s snack!
From a crescent plantain to a gibbous guava, children learn how food shapes wax and wane just like lunar phases.
As part of the STEAMWORKS series, this book relates science to kids’ everyday lives in a way that is both educational and entertaining.
The vivid illustrations bring the story to life, helping busy babies and toddlers stay engaged with vibrant colors.
🔭 Good Choice for Future Innovators
When you are looking for a meaningful gift for a baby shower or a toddler’s birthday, Moon Chef is an excellent choice.
It encourages kids to find their passion for mathematical thinking.
The bilingual edition is especially wonderful for bilingual households or any child wanting to learn basics in two languages commonly spoken throughout the country.
Whether you choose the English or Bilingual version, this book is insightful and thought-provoking.
It helps kids tap into creativity when they look at the night sky and their own dinner plate.
It is a fresh take on early childhood education that can be enjoyed for years.
🛒 Serve Up Some Science Today!
Ready to journey to the moon and back?
Experience a fascinating and vibrant STEAM adventure in the version that works best for your family.
Order Moon Chef (English) or Chef Luna / Moon Chef (Bilingual) on Amazon today!
Or… get them both!
Moon Chef (English) & Chef Luna (Spanish & English)
Steamworks Series
English isbn 978-1-62354-670-0
Spanish isbn 978-1-62354-671-7
Pub Date 5/5/36
Synopsis
Hello, Moon! Follow along as Gaby fills her plate (and belly!) with foods that match the shape of the moon she sees in the sky.
From a crescent plantain to a gibbous guava, the food shapes wax and wane as the month goes on, just like lunar phases.
Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about lunar phases and fun STEAM activities.
STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them.
Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.
Author
Delia Ruiz
Illustrator
Nomar Perez
Suggested Ages
0 to 3 years old
Preschool
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